Glide Community Strong Information Source

07/07/2021

https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/announcements/7605/

Announcements for Jack Fire

07/07/2021

Governor Kate Brown has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the in Douglas County. We are currently mobilizing resources including task forces and an incident management team. .

07/07/2021

𝙎𝙈𝙊𝙆𝙔 𝙎𝙆𝙄𝙀𝙎: We’re getting several calls into our dispatch center and messages on Facebook about dense smoke in Shady Cove. This is due to the burning 30 miles east of Glide in Douglas County.

This map shows the fire and the area affected by smoke. With the windy conditions, we can continue to expect smoky skies in the Rogue Valley tonight. You can monitor smoke updates on www.fire.airnow.gov.

For updates on the Jack Fire, follow U.S. Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest.

07/07/2021

Douglas County Wildfire Information App

07/07/2021

This post is at least 6 hours old. But FYI.

***JACK FIRE UPDATE***

Firefighters are actively suppressing a wildfire near Steamboat, approximately 30 miles east of Glide, Oregon on the North Umpqua Ranger District.

The Jack Fire, which is currently estimated at 900 acres, was reported on Monday, July 5 at 5 p.m. and is burning in grass and timber east of Jack Creek Road (Forest Service Road 4713) and west of Jack Creek. Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) and local resources utilized smoke detection cameras located on Mt. Scott, near Glide, to isolate the point of ignition. Firefighters and local resources started initial attack immediately upon locating the wildfire.

The fire was very active throughout yesterday afternoon and moderated down during the night. A section of State Highway 138, the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, or locally known as Diamond Lake Highway, was closed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) between mile post (MP) 40 (Steamboat) and MP 47 (Dry Creek Store). A Forest closure order will soon be in effect, with additional details to follow. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Numerous resources aided in initial attack efforts, including mutual aid from Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) as well as support from a Type 3 interagency crew, which arrived last night. Resources currently assigned include 9 engines, 2 hand crews, 3 water tenders, 3 heavy lift helicopters, 1 light helicopter, 3 air tankers, and 2 fixed wings (with lead plane).

The Forest will in-brief the Type 2 Incident Management Team today at 6 p.m. The health and safety of the public and wildland firefighters is a top priority. Hot and dry conditions are expected to persist, so please be careful and stay clear of the incident. Fire danger remains HIGH and public use restrictions are in effect.

Read the full news release at bit.ly/UNFNews.

04/28/2021

Salem – Oregon Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum will host a statewide wildfire insurance virtual town hall on Thursday, April 29, at noon.

Cleanup is progressing, and the arrival of spring means construction will soon be ramping up for people affected by the Labor Day wildfires.

Stolfi and Rosenblum will be joined by Oregon State University Fire Program Manager Carrie Berger and representatives from the Division of Financial Regulation to discuss insurance claims during the rebuilding process, how to avoid construction scams, and tips to prepare for the 2021 wildfire season.

Event details:
Thursday, April 29, from noon to 12:45 p.m.
Watch the live Zoom video: http://dcbspage.org/APRIL.DFR.TOWNHALL
Call: 253-215-8782

Oregonians can submit questions before the town hall. The panelists will answer as many questions as possible during the event.

The video will be available on the DFR video webpage after the town hall and also on the DFR YouTube channel and DCBS page.

The division’s wildfire insurance page has resources and contact information to help answer many wildfire insurance questions.

The division is also prepared to help people in any language they choose. Visit dfr.oregon.gov/help for more information.

Protecting your financial life can be complicated, and getting the answers you need can sometimes be frustrating. That is why the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has a dedicated team of consumer advocates who are here to help, free of charge.